Fighter jets scrambled from Alaska and
Canada as Russian warplanes spotted in
the Arctic, NORAD says
Posted By: sunset, 1/31/2025 9:34:07 PM
A combat air patrol of American and Canadian fighter jets was scrambled this week after multiple Russian warplanes were spotted in the Arctic, the North American Aerospace Defense Command said Thursday, marking the latest military incident to unfold in a region that is drawing increasing scrutiny. The Russian aircraft, which remained in international airspace, were not seen as a threat, but eight military planes were dispatched to monitor their activity, NORAD said. Two Canadian CF-18 fighter jets and one refueling aircraft were launched from the Canadian NORAD region, while two U.S. F-35 fighter jets and two refueling aircraft tankers were launched. The Alaskan base also dispatched one AWAC
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Fighter jets scrambled from Alaska and
Canada as Russian warplanes spotted in
the Arctic, NORAD says 4 replies
Canada as Russian warplanes spotted in
the Arctic, NORAD says 4 replies
A combat air patrol of American and Canadian fighter jets was scrambled this week after multiple Russian warplanes were spotted in the Arctic, the North American Aerospace Defense Command said Thursday, marking the latest military incident to unfold in a region that is drawing increasing scrutiny. The Russian aircraft, which remained in international airspace, were not seen as a threat, but eight military planes were dispatched to monitor their activity, NORAD said. Two Canadian CF-18 fighter jets and one refueling aircraft were launched from the Canadian NORAD region, while two U.S. F-35 fighter jets and two refueling aircraft tankers were launched. The Alaskan base also dispatched one AWAC
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Denmark remained firmly on heightened alert with added foot patrols around their Lego factory.